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6 - Day Garden Route Adventure (GR1)
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Day 1: Cape Town- Oudtshoorn
Depart Cape Town early on Monday morning for Calitzdorp via the scenic and spectacular Route 62 which is South Africa’s longest wine route. After a light lunch at Calitzdorp we visit Die Krans winery for wine and port tasting to find out why this town is known as the Port wine capital of South Africa. Then we continue on to Oudtshoorn, (Ostrich capital of the world), for a guided tour of an ostrich farm. The more adventurous can even ride an ostrich. Overnight in Oudtshoorn.
Day 2: Oudtshoorn-Wilderness
This morning we experience the subterranean beauty of the Cango Caves in a guided adventure tour. Then we move on to the Cango Wildlife Ranch where you can see the endangered cheetah, crocodiles and other animals. The highlight is touching and having your photo taken with a cheetah. After lunch in the afternoon we will drive over the majestic Outeniqua Mountains to the Wilderness National park for a canoe ride through indigenous forest and boasting over 200 species of birds. Overnight in Wilderness.
Optional Extras: -
Rise early to a spectacular Hot air balloon ride over the Little Karoo.
Day 3: - Wilderness-Plettenberg Bay
After breakfast we leave for the Tsitsikamma National Park. En route we drive through the beautiful lake district of the Garden Route and stop off at the Bloukrans bridge to view the world’s highest bungy jump (216 metres). We allow plenty of time for the adventure seekers amongst us to test their courage. We spend the afternoon in the National Park with its unique combination of indigenous forest and the beautiful Indian Ocean. This provides a wide choice of activities for all, including long and short hikes, crossing the suspension bridge, swimming and snorkeling. Overnight in Plettenberg Bay.
Optional Extras:-
Bungy jump
Tree Top Canopy Tour
Day 4 - Plettenberg Bay- Mossel Bay
The morning you will have for your self. You can go to Plettenberg Bay beach and/or explore the town.
Other things to do: -
Whale and dolphin watching Safari (seasonal)
Sky dive
Knysna Elephant Park
On the way to Mossel Bay we will stop over in Knysna ( South Africa’s favorite town) where you can see the famous Knysna Heads and lagoon and have the opportunity to explore the waterfront and countless shops. We then move on to Mossel Bay for a Big 5 game drive and dinner at the game lodge. Overnight in Mossel Bay.
Day 5 - Mossel Bay-Swellendam
(Join up with coastal bus service if you want to continue further up the wild coast)
In the morning you have time to explore the beautiful coastal resort town of Mossel Bay and visit the Diaz museum complex and the Post Office Tree.
Optional extras:-
Surfing or Sand Boarding
Abseiling
Early afternoon we leave for Swellendam and stop at the Aloe Ferrox factory shop at Albertinia on the way to discover the health and beauty enhancing qualities of this plant. We will overnight at a farm just outside Swellendam, nestled in the Langeberg Mountains where you will have the opportunity to explore some spectacular hiking trials, swim in ice cold rock pools or just cool down under a waterfall. The brave can try a 200 m flying fox( foefie slide) into the farm dam(optional).
Day 6: - Swellendam - Cape Town
Today we drive through to the seaside resort of Hermanus for some whale and dolphin watching (seasonal), lunch and shopping. Your guide can arrange to take you on a shark cage dive should you want to see these beauties op close and personal. In the afternoon we will drive the scenic coastal road back to Cape Town stopping one last time at Betty’s Bay at the African penguin colony!
Optional Extra:-
Shark Cage Diving
Tour Includes:
Qualified guide, airconditioned bus, 5 nights accommodation, Dinners (Except Day3), breakfasts(except day4) and entrance fees to: Wine tasting, ostrich farm, Cango Caves, Cango Wildlife Ranch, canoeing, game viewing safari, Tsitsikamma National Park, Wilderness National Park and snorkeling.
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Weekly - Please inquire regards departures
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Varied prices depending on Choice of accommodation selected:
Backpacker dormitory accommodation
€350
Backpacker single/double room
€380
Guest House upgrade
€480
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